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• AI adoption hits tipping point across UK architecture

  30-07-2026 13:38 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has published the results of the third survey among its members into attitudes towards, and usage of artificial intelligence (AI). It outlines how AI adoption has changed, how its use has developed and how design professionals view the AI-influenced future.
  The report shows a significant jump in the number of architecture practices now using AI, from 59 per cent in 2025, to 74 per cent in 2026. Many contributors view AI as a valuable tool in boost
  
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• Digital confidence

  30-07-2026 11:56 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The cleaning sector is set to be one of the most affected by the advances of AI. Lucy Lloyd, Chief Services Officer of Kingdom Cleaning describes how the workforce can adapt
  The digital landscape is continually evolving. To maximise its benefits, it’s crucial as employers that we ensure our teams keep pace with the speed of change and feel confident about what the future of work may look like.As more firms adopt AI tools, the cleaning sector is expected to be one of the workforces most aff
  
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• Macro welcomes experienced FM leaders to its global leadership team

  30-07-2026 11:40 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Global facilities management and workplace services company, Macro, has strengthened its global leadership and operations team with the appointments of Mark Arcari as Sales & Marketing Director and Amanda Muzzarelli as Global Account Director.
  Bringing decades of combined experience across facilities management, corporate real estate and workplace services, Macro says both Arcari and Muzzarelli will play an important role in supporting the company’s next phase of expansion and enhancin
  
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• Amey announces major engineering recruitment drive

  30-07-2026 10:50 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Amey has announced a major engineering recruitment drive to support growth in transport, energy and nuclear sectors.
  The company plans to recruit approximately 600 professionals over the next 18 months, as part of a targeted investment in the skills and capabilities required to support future growth across priority infrastructure markets, such as highways, energy and nuclear, which will bring additional expertise into the business to support major project delivery and help clients respond t
  
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• Operational performance is the new real estate differentiator

  30-07-2026 10:03 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Constrained supply, resilient rents and infrastructure challenges reshape opportunities for owners and occupiers, says Colliers.
  Shifting demand patterns across EMEA real estate are creating new opportunities and challenges for property owners and occupiers, as residential assets, data centres and specialist operating sectors gain prominence while supply constraints continue to support rental performance across many traditional asset classes.
  According to Colliers’ EMEA Capital Markets Sn
  
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• Peartree marks £20k support for SNAP charity

  30-07-2026 09:04 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Peartree Cleaning Services has made its fourth annual £5000 donation to SNAP (Special Needs And Parents), taking its total support for the Essex-based charity to £20,000.
  
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• FM firm restructures with Business Gateway backing after achieving record turnover

  29-07-2026 13:29 via fmj.co.uk
  
  South Lanarkshire-based facilities management company Strachan & Kemp has restructured its operations after reaching a record £4 million turnover, with support from Business Gateway helping to position the business for its next phase of growth.
  Strachan & Kemp Commercial Services Ltd, founded by Steven Smernicki in 2014, was established with the goal of providing a single point of contact for all facility-related needs. The business delivers a wide range of services including main
  
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• Businesses urged to prepare winter heating plans

  29-07-2026 12:19 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Businesses are being urged to review heating, insulation and environmental control plans for the coming winter, after the Met Office’s latest State of the UK Climate report concluded that weather extremes are increasingly becoming the “new normal” for the UK, with records at both ends of the scale being broken more frequently than at any point in the modern era.
  Building services marketplace, HSS ProService Marketplace, is urging organisations to heed the report&rsquo
  
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• andwis invests in new training academy

  29-07-2026 11:29 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Independent fire & security provider, andwis, has strengthened its commitment to developing engineering excellence with the opening of a new training academy in Sidcup, Kent.
  The purpose-built facility by andwis Group company, Senseco Systems represents the latest investment in andwis’ growing network of in-house training centres, designed to support apprentices, experienced engineers and customers while helping to raise standards across the wider industry.
  The new academy builds on th
  
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• Clearing the floor

  29-07-2026 10:54 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Alex Morgan, Key Account Manager for FM at Kärcher explains how a preventative approach to floor maintenance can help reduce costs, enhance safety and protect long-term asset value
  Facilities managers operate at the intersection of performance, perception and cost. Every decision, from maintenance schedules to equipment investment, has a direct impact on how a space functions and is experienced. Yet one area that is often underestimated is floor maintenance. Floors are among the most heavi
  
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• Independent inspection drives improvement across CHSA accreditation schemes

  29-07-2026 10:51 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Publication of the audit results of the CHSA’s Accreditation Schemes for Manufacturers and Distributors for the first half of 2026 show independent inspection is driving continual improvement. The results show purchasers of product from CHSA Accredited members trust the CHSA mark: ‘Our Standards. Your Guarantee.’
  
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• Flexible workspace market shows continued strength

  29-07-2026 10:22 via fmj.co.uk
  
  New data from the Workspace Intelligence Network (WIN) reveals the UK’s flexible workspace market continued to strengthen over the six months to the end of March, with both prices and occupancy rates rising.
  In London, prices increased by +2.1 per cent, with occupied Private Office Revenue now hitting an average of £174 per sq ft, whilst occupancy was up 1.2 per cent to 83.8 per cent, with the West End and City Core running above 87 per cent occupancy.
  WIN is an independent, operator
  
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• RICS backs UK Government technical education pathways

  29-07-2026 09:55 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has announced it supports the UK Government’s plans to give young people in England access to high-quality technical education, workplace experience and stronger connections with employers from the age of 14. The Institution says earlier exposure to surveying and technical learning could widen access to the profession and help address persistent skills shortages.
  The proposed pathways would allow pupils to combine core academic subjects w
  
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• Company of Cooks toasts new partnership with Ridgeview Wine Estate

  28-07-2026 14:33 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Ridgeview Wine Estate has appointed Company of Cooks as its food, drink and hospitality partner.
  This is the first time the English sparkling wine producer in Ditchling, East Sussex has outsourced its food and beverage offer and the three-year deal will see Company of Cooks bring its destinations specialism to the winery’s Rows & Vine restaurant and events space.
  Company of Cooks says it was chosen for its expertise and reputation for elevating guest experiences through great food and
  
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• OCS buying Mitie is not the surprise. What comes next might be.

  28-07-2026 13:38 via fmj.co.uk
  
  By Martyn Freeman, CEO of Q3 Services
  Martyn Freeman was Managing Director of the Facilities Management division and latterly Chief Development and Strategy Officer at Mitie spanning a 25-year career, before establishing the Q3 Services challenger business in 2018.
  The proposed OCS acquisition of Mitie has been described as a shockwave running through the FM sector. The timing may be surprising, but I am not sure it should shock anyone. If anything, it is one of the clearest signs yet that the
  
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• Rising FMs event to feature on opening day of Facilities & Events Management Live!

  28-07-2026 12:53 via fmj.co.uk
  
  A year on from a successful launch, Facilities & Estates Management Live returns to the Business Design Centre in London on the 20th and 21st October 2026.
  This year’s show features a move to the main hall at BDC – where, as well as well as fielding many more exhibitors the seminar programme has been extended to include inspirational speakers and a new community hub area.
  We’re also pleased to announce that Rising FMs, a community of IWFM members committed to inspiring peop
  
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• Verification to the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard is now open

  28-07-2026 12:29 via fmj.co.uk
  
  From today, buildings and their evidence can be submitted for verification by Bureau Veritas, allowing robust Net Zero Carbon Aligned claims.
  The UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (the Standard) was established in 2022 to provide a consistent, industry-agreed definition of net zero carbon which could cut through greenwash and robustly demonstrate in use performance. Following input from more than 350 industry experts, the Standard (Version 1) was published this March, and its verification sc
  
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• Construction activity forecast to fall significantly in 2026

  28-07-2026 11:02 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The Construction Products Association’s (CPA) forecast for construction output has been downgraded further in its Summer forecast, due to the lagged impacts of the Middle East conflict that are starting to pass through to both the demand and cost sides of the UK economy.
  Construction output year-to-date so far in 2026 has already fallen by 1.6 per cent, according to the Office for National Statistics, even before the impacts of the conflict and it is now expected to fall by 3.3 per cent ov
  
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• Expert advice on how FMs can tackle hidden cyber risks in building systems

  28-07-2026 10:07 via fmj.co.uk
  
  With new technologies moving at pace, facilities managers are being warned of the hidden cyber security risks inside their building systems.
  According to the latest UK Government Cyber Security Breaches Survey, 43 per cent of businesses reported a cyber security breach within the last 12 months, while the number of businesses which have adopted advanced controls like two-factor authentication (47 per cent) and user monitoring (30 per cent) remains low.
  While FMs have been quick to embrace new t
  
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• A year of measurable progress highlighted in Corps Security’s 2026 ESG report

  28-07-2026 09:38 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Corps Security has published its 2026 ESG report reflecting on its environmental, social and governance performance in 2025. Its highlights include an 18.57 per cent reduction in total carbon footprint, Platinum certification from Neutral Carbon Zone, £275,000 raised for its charity partners, and advanced compliance dashboard monitoring.
  The specialist security provider’s 18.57 per cent reduction in total carbon emissions marked significant progress towards its 2050 net zero target,
  
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• Contract cleaning market to see a £200 million boost in 2026 - Report

  28-07-2026 09:30 via cleaningmag.com
  
  A new report from MTW Research forecasts the contract cleaning market will grow by £200 million in 2026, as artificial intelligence and tech innovation underpin revenue and capex growth.
  
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• Lightning protection

  27-07-2026 15:02 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Lewis Berry: Author of The Down-To-Earth Guide to Lightning Protection Testing & Inspection and Founder of the Down-to-Earth Group with advice on practical compliance challenges and responsibilities for system maintenance
  Lightning protection is often regarded as something of a ‘dark art’ and a bit of an afterthought in building maintenance until the annual test and inspection date arrives. Yet upon completion of the test, how many facilities managers receive their lightning prot
  
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• Azteca Facilities Management expands to Liverpool with new Exchange Flags hub

  27-07-2026 14:14 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Regional infrastructure support specialist, Azteca Facilities Management (also widely known as Azteca Security,) has solidified its presence in Merseyside with the launch of its dedicated city-centre hub at the iconic Exchange Flags.
  Operating from the Regus Business Centre inside Horton House, the expansion places the firm directly at the heart of Liverpool’s commercial district. The company says the strategic move is designed to support the region’s booming hospitality, retail, and
  
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• ‘Right-sizing’ higher education estates could aid university challenges

  27-07-2026 13:48 via fmj.co.uk
  
  UK’s higher education sector must look at how their estates are being used if they are to overcome financial constraints, says a former director of university estates
  The comments, from Darren Kibble, Director at Landwood Group, follow a series of high-profile announcements across the higher education sector.
  The University of Dundee has confirmed plans to cut a further 190 jobs as it seeks to address a significant financial deficit, despite already reducing its workforce by around 675 rol
  
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• The Clean Space appoints Stefano Cabras as CEO

  27-07-2026 13:17 via chtmag.com
  
  Specialist commercial cleaning company, The Clean Space, has appointed Stefano Cabras as Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect, as Founder Charlie Mowat moves from CEO to Chairman.
  Cabras joined The Clean Space as Finance Director 15 years ago and has served as Managing Director for the past six years. In his new role, he will take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of the business, overseeing its operations, continued growth and long-term development.
  During his time with the
  
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• Andrew Glassford appointed projects director at Textile Services Association

  27-07-2026 13:09 via chtmag.com
  
  The Textile Services Association has appointed Andrew Glassford as its new Projects Director.
  He has a deep connection to the laundry industry – his parents met at on a laundry technical course at Derby college – and his career has granted him a broad experience of the laundry industry as a whole. He spent 20 years at Paragon Laundry in a variety of roles ending up as Operations Director. He then moved to become a consultant at NewGen, where he offered his expertise on the industry t
  
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• Tendra acquires multi-disciplinary facilities management provider

  27-07-2026 12:56 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Tendra Technical Services has further grown its group portfolio with its acquisition of multi-disciplinary facilities management provider, FMS Integrated Building Services Ltd (FMS).
  Backed by the Triton Smaller Mid-Cap Fund II, Tendra is quickly evolving into a leading UK technical services group for the built environment, bringing together high-quality regional businesses with specialist capability, trusted customer relationships, and a shared commitment to service excellence. Tendra’s a
  
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• Sustainable cleaning and hygiene solutions within kitchen and foodservice environments

  27-07-2026 12:31 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Victoria Carroll, Sales and Marketing Director at HOBART Service
  “There’s no doubt that cleaning and hygiene are non-negotiables within kitchen and foodservice environments. Used day in, day out, catering equipment operates in some of the most demanding environments, while also being subject to food residue, grease, germs and other contaminants that require regular and consistent cleaning.Effective cleaning is about more than appearance. It plays a critical role in preventing cross-c
  
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• Mitie lands £18m waste management deal with MAG

  27-07-2026 12:00 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Mitie has been awarded a new £18 million waste management contract with Manchester Airports Group (MAG), managing waste removal and recycling at Manchester Airport.
  Under the terms of the four-year contract, Mitie colleagues will manage 9,600 tonnes of waste each year, including mixed recycling, international catering waste, confiscated items and hazardous materials, helping support safe and efficient operations at the airport.
  Central to the contract is the creation of a new on-site mater
  
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• Extension for South West Norse with Devon County Council

  27-07-2026 11:42 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Devon County Council has extended its long-standing joint venture partnership with South West Norse for a further three years.
  The extension, which now runs until May 20230, reinforces a partnership that has delivered vital property consultancy, facilities management and frontline support services across Devon for nearly two decades.
  Originally established in 2007 as NPS South West to provide property consultancy services, the partnership expanded in 2011 with the creation of Devon Norse, bringi
  
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